Chrysler has added a more affordable option to its performance-focused 300 SRT8 sedan range, with the launch of the new Core model.

Entering at $56,000 plus on-roads, the new 300 SRT8 Core cuts $10,000 from the full-spec SRT8's price, coming in well under the Luxury Car Tax threshold.

This is no limited-edition model, either. Developed for Australia - where the new HSV Gen-F Clubsport has debuted at $60,990 - the Core arrives as a permanent price rival in the large performance sedan market.

Power in the SRT8 Core is provided by the familiar 6.4 litre Hemi V8, producing 347kW and 631Nm of torque, compared to the Clubsport's LS3 which offers 317kW and 550Nm.

To get that sort of power from an HSV, you'll have to move up to the 325kW $71,290 Clubsport R8, and then tack on the 340kW/570Nm $4995 SV pack.

The Core also gets all of the main SRT features, including an active exhaust system, hydraulic power steering and Brembo brakes.

On the outside, there's 20-inch alloy wheels with a twin-five-spoke design, a machined face and black paint treatment in the spoke pockets.

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TMR Comments

MattJ | 29 May 2013 04:33

So does the new HSV range, just launched include the Luxury car tax? :p

racrepus | 29 May 2013 05:03

Gotta say, I never really liked the look of the 300C until now. Those rims do wonders, really suits it in black.

Maz | 29 May 2013 06:32

Bargain for the power I think. I'd take this over any Commodore SS / HSV (except the super charged variant). But they need to put the 8 speed in there! Not the old 5.

Balthazaaaaargh Maz | 29 May 2013 07:31

I think the ZF eight-speed isn't strong enough?

George Balthazaaaaargh | 29 May 2013 10:39

2014 srt8 jeep has got 8 speed, and actually a significant increase in towing capacity, up to a 1 tonne more then 5 speed. So if its launching 2 tonne jeep with 4x4, yep strong enough for a rear wheel drive sedan.

Balthazaaaaargh George | 29 May 2013 10:57

Oh that's right, forgot about that upgrade!

Pal Balthazaaaaargh | 29 May 2013 19:05

But you were right originally. The 8 speed in the V6 wont handle the Torque so they had to develop the same ZF to handle the Torque of the 6.4

Milkman | 29 May 2013 06:41

Bugger - I'm in the market for for a new car in 12 months time and have been keeping an eye on this model... was hoping it'd be around 50k >:(